At the third TTC meeting in Brussels, the European Commission highlighted India as a crucial partner for its semiconductor strategy. Senior Executive Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen stressed the need for diversified, resilient chip supply chains and praised India’s large pool of skilled talent.
Key Developments
- The EU’s Chips 2.0 was reaffirmed, with a focus on trusted partners like India.
- India’s Semicon 2.0 programme received Union Cabinet approval.
- The AI Impact Summit was described as a success, emphasizing inclusive access to AI technologies.
- Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in semiconductors, HPC, quantum technologies, AI and upcoming 6G.
Important Facts
• The EU aims to build its own chip capacity while diversifying sources.
• India’s semiconductor push targets thousands of jobs and a stronger ATMP and OSAT networks.
• The Semicon 2.0 budget of ₹1.27 lakh crore will fund chip design, equipment, materials, chemicals, gases and new fabrication units.
Exam Relevance
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